Leadership in Action: The Wisdom and Stories of EMS Innovators Paperback – April 13, 2025

Leadership in Action: The Wisdom and Stories of EMS InnovatorsDiscover the legacy. Lead with purpose. Shape the future.Leadership in Emergency Medical Services is more than a role—it’s a calling. In Leadership in Action, over 40 of the most influential EMS leaders, innovators, and pioneers share their hard-earned wisdom, powerful lessons, and deeply personal stories that have shaped the profession at every level—local, state, national, and international.Curated and edited by Donnie Woodyard Jr., MAML, NRP, a globally recognized EMS leader with decades of experience, this compelling collection offers a unique glimpse into the minds of the visionaries who built and continue to redefine EMS. Through gripping narratives, timeless leadership principles, and actionable insights, this book is an indispensable guide for those who aspire to lead with integrity, resilience, and purpose.Inside, You’ll Discover:Wisdom from EMS leaders who forged the profession, from its early pioneers to present-day innovators.Practical leadership strategies and insights, spanning servant, transformational, and adaptive leadership.Real-life stories of courage, innovation, and perseverance that inspire and ignite action.From the trailblazers who established modern EMS systems to today’s leaders navigating unprecedented challenges, Leadership in Action explores what it takes to build teams, transform communities, and lead with excellence in any high-stakes environment.A Book with a Mission:Eighty percent of the profits from Leadership in Action will be donated to EMS charities, honoring the history of EMS and supporting its future.Whether you’re an EMS professional, a public safety leader, or someone who finds inspiration in stories of vision and perseverance, Leadership in Action: The Wisdom and Stories of EMS Innovators is a must-read.Learn from the legends. Lead with purpose. Leave a legacy.Contributing Authors: Zach Alvey; Alan Arguello; Jeanne-Marie Bakehouse; John Barrett; John Becknell; Maria Beermann-Foat; William J. Bullock, Daniel Burke; Sean Caffrey; Brandon Chambers; Gayan Chaturanga; Fred Claridge; John Clark; Bruce Evans; Leroy M. Garcia, Daniel Gerard; Shannon Gollnick; Kraig Kinney; Skip Kirkwood; Jon Krohmer; Douglas Kupas; Rob Lawrence, Randy Lesher; Alex MacQuarrie; Gregg Margolis; Deb McDonald; Mike McEvoy; Asbel Montes; John Moon, Nitin Natarajan; Tad Rhodes; Justin Romanello; John Sammons; Joseph Schmider; Jay M. Scott; Randy Stair; Walt Stoy; Ryan Thorne; Joshua Tromp; Keith Wages; Moriah Washington; Roger White; Kenneth Williams; Doug Wolfberg; Dominique Wong; Donnie Woodyard, Jr. Read more